NZ's Parliamentary Private Secretary for Foreign Affairs has left for Papua New Guinea to lead this year's NZ PNG Trade Mission to Port Moresby and Rabaul.John Hayes says New Zealand and PNG are long standing partners in the Pacific and this mission aims to improve business to business links."The value of business that comes out of these missions is well within the tens of millions, so it is important to introduce and reacquaint New Zealand businesses with contacts in Port Moresby."Papua New Guinea has a rapidly growing economy due to its mineral and energy reserves, which is driving the demand for quality products and services", Mr Hayes said.There has been a significant renewed interest from New Zealand companies in the market and new companies on the mission are looking to do business in the Pacific, Mr Hayes said.Meetings will be held with PNG Prime Minister Peter O'Neill, senior trade officials and local businesses.